Am I cooking my oatmeal to long?

Question

Once the water starts boiling in my rice cooker, I let it cook for 5-6 minutes. After I put it in a bowl and let it cool for a minute..it gets too thick. Am I cooking it too long?

Answer 1

YES DEFINITELY!! If you are following the instructions on the back and it still seems to thick add just a little more water than it calls for next time. And don't cook them but 1 minute or 1 1/2 at the most uncovered. The longer you cook them the mushier they will get, I like mine al dente or chewy..Then remove from heat & cover let set about 5 minutes. Add a little milk (I add sugar, butter, cinnamon) You can add some dried apples or raisins to the boiling water if you like them.

Answer 2

I think you need to add more water. When I cook oatmeal I just bring the water to boiling and add the oats for about a minute. I stir it then put a lid over the pot and remove it from the fire. I let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to steam. It turns out fine and not gooey or thick. I like butter and honey on mine.Sometimes I add raisins and milk.

Answer 3

I think you may be cooking it too long. It depends on how thick you want it. My kids like theirs thick. But it only takes about 1 minute for the oats to cook in boiling water. You may want to try it between 1 and 3 minutes and see how that works.

Answer 4

just pop it in the microwave with some milk it tastes better that way. If you cook it on the stove cook it until the oatmeal fluffs up a little and is soft and half milk half thick shouldn't be more one than the other.

Answer 5

5-6 sounds okay but maybe you could add more water to make it thinner. Remeber that oatmeal is like a sponge.

Answer 6

may be using too much oatmeal - recheck your
water to oatmeal ratio

I only cook mine for 60-90 seconds

GREAT for cholesterol! mines at 149!


all the best

Answer 7

Add more water... that'll help to thin it out.